Escaping Winter & Headed Somewhere Warm?
This Time, Don’t Come Home Covered in Bites...
When winter hits Australia with its icy mornings, grey skies, and soggy socks, it’s only natural to daydream about swapping your puffer jacket for bathers.
Luckily for us, some of the world’s best warm-weather getaways are just a few hours away. You step off the plane, feel that first wave of warmth, and slide into your thongs.
Whether it’s Bali, the Whitsundays, or Fiji, there’s nothing quite like swapping grey skies for blue water.
You slow down. You swim. You sip. You sleep with the windows open and eat dinner under the stars.
For a week or two, winter is just a word.
But if you’ve ever come back from one of those dreamy holidays covered in red welts — you’ll know the one thing that can quickly ruin the magic: mozzies.
Tropical hotspots we love - that mozzies love too
Whether you’re travelling solo, with kids, or as a couple, these warm-weather escapes are popular for good reason:
- Bali – Think cheap eats, jungle villas, and surf beaches. But bring mozzie protection, especially around Ubud and Canggu.
- Fiji – Tropical family paradise. Warm weather, lush scenery… and a few uninvited insect guests.
- Far North Queensland – Port Douglas, Cairns, the Daintree. Stunning — but mosquitoes love it too.
- Thailand or Vietnam – Delicious food, warm nights, and bustling street life. Make sure you’re protected when the sun goes down.
- Broome and the Kimberley – Wild, red, and beautiful. Dry season means warm days — and mozzies around waterways.
But, have mozzies ever ruined paradise?
Maybe it was that stunning sunset dinner when the bites started sneaking up your legs. Or the hike you regretted the second you stopped to catch your breath. Or your toddler waking up at 3 a.m, legs covered in angry bumps and too itchy to sleep.
We’ve all been there. A mozzie or two is annoying. A dozen can turn a tropical escape into a holiday you want to forget.
And while we don't want to be alarmist, it's worth knowing that mosquitoes in many tropical destinations carry more than just a bad itch — they can also transmit diseases like Dengue and Japanese encephalitis. Even if you're lucky enough to avoid that, an army of bites can leave you exhausted, irritated and itchy.
Luckily, avoiding mozzies is simple — if you plan ahead...
Here’s a few simple tips to keep your holiday bite-free:
- Use mosquito nets or screened rooms when possible.
- Cover up during mozzie hours (dusk and dawn) with light, long sleeves.
- Keep a Rescue Balm handy — it soothes bites fast and helps calm itchy skin
Or… apply Good Riddance repellents before heading out — and reapply every 4 hours
Simply planning ahead can be the difference between a trip filled with memories and one marked by mozzie mayhem.
And yes, there is a better way to protect your holidays
Most people don't think much about what repellent they’re using… until it doesn't work. Or smells awful. Or feels sticky. But in tropical climates, where mozzies are persistent, the right repellent makes a big difference.
Good Riddance was developed in the tropics of Kakadu and the NT — so it’s designed to hold up against the most relentless mozzie conditions. Our 100% natural repellents were made to last, offering up to 4 hours of protection that won’t leave you smelling like chemicals or feeling greasy.
Whether you're heading somewhere humid or just want something that works, it’s a simple way to protect your holiday peace.
So, don’t travel without us
Whether you're heading to Bali or the Whitsundays, we’ve got everything you need to stay protected without compromising on comfort. With the compact, leak-proof, and travel-ready sizes, we’re perfect to take on holiday.
Warm getaways should be about naps in the shade, slow dinners, and laughter that drifts into the night — not red welts, ruined sleep, or that one beachside dinner you couldn’t enjoy.
So wherever you’re escaping to this winter, make sure you’re prepared.
The sun, the salt, and the serenity are waiting. Just don’t forget the mozzie plan.
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